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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.95, 697.43 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.95, 697.43 and 303.66 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.95 : 697.43 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.95/697.43 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.95x = 697.43 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.95x = 211,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,782.35/464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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